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Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership

Nic and Tarina explore the ups, downs, dos, and don’ts of life and leadership. Each conversation gives a peak on life lessons they learned, some the hard way. This podcast is different because it"s the story behind the stories Nic shares in his leadership keynotes and workshops, revealing many of his own missteps as well as the power of faith, family, love, and commitment along the way. Together, Nic and Tarina talk candidly about how to communicate with authority and empathy, the practice of

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24:09

People Stop for the Cookies. What They Need is...

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/05/07

In a world starved for appreciation, showing people you care makes a big difference. And it doesn’t take much. To give people encouragement means being aware and committing to a wholehearted courage to speak into their life. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about their daughter, Elle, and her Encouragement Cards. At 9 years old, Elle had a lemonade stand. In addition to ice cold lemonade, she sold chocolate chip cookies and handed out notes of encouragement on 3x5 index cards. Even Nic was

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23:25

There’s Magic in the Struggle

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/04/29

Everyone at some point in their life faces challenges. Part of the job as leaders and parents is watching those we manage or care for struggle. Success is sweeter, though, when it is earned. We need to let people earn their success and not try to fix everything that’s painful. In this episode, Nic and Tarina discuss how owning anything starts with owning the work. This means the good, the bad, and the ugly parts. And they admit that even when you play the game by the rules, life isn’t always fair

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21:09

The Job Is to Be Curious, Not Judgmental

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/04/22

What’s needed in the industry is for more men and women to become problem solvers. This is a learned mindset—which a lot of foremen believe they were born with. In this episode, Nic and Tarina share what they learned growing up, whether chopping cotton, babysitting, or waxing tractors. Hustle, drive, and work ethic were taught, and encouraged, from an early age. It’s this lived experience which deserves more appreciation. Good foremen recognize that for many of the people they lead, this is their

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28:31

What Are You Listening For?

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/04/15

Good foremen are good communicators. And good communicators are good listeners. As Nic and Tarina discuss, to listen well is both active and purposeful. We listen with our ears for what’s being said and with our eyes for what’s not being said. While empathy is a dirty word in construction and trades, the pressure we all feel from time to time does need a release valve—before things blow up. Listening gives your team, and even your family, the space to be human and heard. It also gives you, as the

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29:25

Help Me Understand

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/04/08

Trade and construction leaders are in the people business. Part of the job of the foreman, like a nurse, is to pay attention and care. It’s not simply about being the boss. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about how empathy and listening are skills everyone can learn—whether you’re on a job site, with your family, or helping someone feel beautiful. Nic shares a story about how one foreman used some his “Nic Bittle Crap” to change the life of one young man—a good man and a good worker—who was

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32:03

Small Change. Real Results.

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/04/01

When things aren’t going according to plan, change is necessary. But change can be scary and hard. So we may resist it because we get stuck in thinking of only the big kinds of changes, which Nic talks about. Or we open ourselves to possibility and begin to see how a small shift is all it takes to achieve real results. In this episode, Nic and Tarina continue the conversation about needing to do hard things. As a bonus, Tarina heckles Nic and Nic compares her to a Muppet.---💬To subscribe to Nic’s

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26:59

You Need to Do Hard Things

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/03/26

Muhammed Ali once said he didn’t start counting pushups until they started to hurt. The fact is we all face hard things in life and actively avoid pain—but it’s in doing the hard things where we grow the most.In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the importance of taking on the challenge of doing hard things as professionals, as parents, and personally.Whether it’s a cold plunge, working out, or changing your diet, it takes courage to step out of your comfort zone. And while fear may be holding

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19:11

Leadership Moments When You Least Expect It

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/03/19

Nic and Tarina discuss an experience Nic had one morning in a Las Vegas Spa. It’s not what you may think but revealing all the same. From his experience Nic discovered a life lesson about making assumptions and having courage. This light-hearted conversation shows the importance of paying attention for these self-leadership moments life unexpectedly throws at us.

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28:35

Tough Conversations

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/03/11

No one enjoys having tough conversations. Most of us would you rather avoid them. Life and leadership will forever give us situations where we must address really hard stuff. Whether with a family member or a member of the team, it’s part of being human.In this episode, Nic and Tarina explore the art and heart of how to have a tough conversation. Nic shares some of the tools and techniques he brings to his leadership trainings. Also, you receive a simple, real-life way to start the conversation you

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45:24

Be The Best Version of Yourself

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/03/04

Only once in a great while do we get an opportunity that can change our life forever. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the time when Nic was asked to speak on the National Speakers Association (NSA) Main Stage in San Francisco.As one of the greatest honors in the industry, and a true once in lifetime opportunity, it can make or break a professional speaker’s chances of achieving real success. This peak backstage shows how Nic and Tarina navigated their excitement, the leadership needed,

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34:35

Turning Points

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/02/28

Almost everyone has a turning point in their life: a defining story which forces one to make a choice or choose a path.In this episode, Nic and Tarina unwrap a major turning point in their life.A simple accident with their one-year-old son leads them to make tough, life-changing decision.These become the line in the sand for Nic, his career, and the health of his family.

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45:41

Don’t Give Up When Things Get Hard

Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership ·

2024/02/21

Nic and Tarina tell the the story of how Nic got his start as a professional speaker in the construction industry.They discuss the ups and downs of breaking into a new career, how many times they wanted to give up, and how life and leadership proved harder than they imagined.Nic also shares a story of how two men gave him the greatest gift possible: an opportunity, which changed everything.

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